Weatherford Remotely Installs Liner Hanger Offshore Russia Amid COVID-19

Remote training and monitoring procedures enabled the successful installation of the liner hanger system, cementing products and tubular running services.

July 30, 2020

Pompeo: Investors in Russian Pipeline Projects at Risk of Sanctions

US targets participants in the Nord Stream 2 and Turkstream natural gas projects.

July 16, 2020

Denmark Gives Nord Stream 2 Nod to Restart Pipeline Work

Action removes a key obstacle to bringing Russian gas to Europe.

July 6, 2020

EU Prepares Response to Nord Stream US Sanctions Threat

Commission says that the threatened US sanctions could violate international law.

June 30, 2020

Insight: Russia Takes a Leaf Out the US Shale Oil Playbook

Russia is taking a leaf out of the U.S. shale playbook so it can ramp up oil production quickly and hang on to its share of the global market when demand finally recovers after the coronavirus pandemic.

June 25, 2020

US Senators Move to Tighten Sanctions on Delayed Russia-to-Germany Gas Pipeline

U.S. senators revealed a bill on June 4 expanding sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and targeting the project Washington says will boost Moscow’s economic and political influence in Germany and other European countries.

June 5, 2020

Senators Expected to Introduce Sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2

Measure by Cruz and Shaheen could be proposed by June 1.

June 1, 2020

Senators Weigh Additional Sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2

Shaheen, Cruz consider broadening the scope of their sanctions legislation.

May 28, 2020

Russian Minister, Oil Majors Reported to Discuss Output Cut Extension

The meeting is seen as support for stabilizing oil markets.

May 27, 2020

EU Court Throws Out Challenge from Russian-Backed Nord Stream 2

General Court leaves it up to the member states to enforce the rules.

May 21, 2020